The government has decided to provide financial assistance to help people clean their flood-hit houses.
State Minister of Defence Premitha Bandara Tennakoon said the government will provide Rs.10,000 per family for this purpose.
Several areas in Sri Lanka are inundated due to the adverse weather conditions experienced in the country.
According to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC), a red alert for major floods has been issued to the Millakanda area due to the Kalu Ganga.
Amber alerts for minor floods have been issued to the Putupaula area due to the Kalu Ganga, the Baddegama area due to Gin Ganga, and the Thalgahagoda area due to Nilwala Ganga.
Meanwhile, yellow alerts have been issued to the Ellagawa area due to the Kalu Ganga and the Panadugama area due to the Nilwala Ganga.
As per the DMC report issued this afternoon, the water levels in some areas are receding and most other areas have returned to normal. (Newswire)
